Psychology, writing, nature, Amsterdam

A talk with Vicki

I was stuck – again. Paralyzed, in fact. Until I listened to a podcast where Caroline Donahue asked Aleksandra Merk what she does to get unstuck. Talk to your character, she said. So I did… Continue reading A talk with Vicki

grief, writing

Becoming me in 2023

Something strange happened just now. I had a conversation with myself. That doesn’t happen too often as I tend to distract myself – don’t you? Read on… Continue reading Becoming me in 2023

grief, Psychology, writing

Epilogue 4 – The Fourth Baby

Is an extra epilogue considered an excerpt, or a teaser? Just letting Vicki stay in my head. Continue reading Epilogue 4 – The Fourth Baby

grief, Psychology, Trips, Uncategorized

This is the pile of memories…

Is this my desk, or the insides of my mind? Anyway – it’s a mess. That’s how it is when you’re caring for parents from afar. Continue reading This is the pile of memories…

coronavirus, Psychology, writing

Are my habits “Atomic” or crazy?

This year’s New Year’s Resolutions – Am I doing too much, too little or absolutely off my rocker? Let’s see! Continue reading Are my habits “Atomic” or crazy?

Amsterdam, Trips

Amsterdam -Biking in January 2022

How do you get places in January? I guess I’ve turned Dutch by now – If it’s not raining hard, I chose to bike. Continue reading Amsterdam -Biking in January 2022

grief, Psychology, writing

Not Elevated, Somehow Saved

Once I stood, years ago, at the top of the Toronto CN Tower, where they installed a glass floor, just … Continue reading Not Elevated, Somehow Saved

Amsterdam, coronavirus, nature, poetry

Quarantining in my garden

Stuck at home, in my magical garden, soaking in the sights, sounds and flavors. #Poetry #Quarantining #garden Continue reading Quarantining in my garden

Amsterdam, nature, Psychology

Guess what – it’s Retrograde time – again! What?

Do you feel like communication is getting totally messed up lately? You’re not alone! Mercury is in Retrograde. Continue reading Guess what – it’s Retrograde time – again! What?

Amsterdam, coronavirus, Uncategorized

Doing business online in Corona times! “Need a Gift?”

Who knew business would boom during this pandemic? We are learning with our students in the CCE project. Come and pick up some gifts! Continue reading Doing business online in Corona times! “Need a Gift?”